Security Officer

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are now recruiting for Security Officer to join or team at McIntosh Donald in Portlethen, Kepak.

Role Purpose

Responsible for site security, being the first point of contact for Staff and Visitors, ensuring Security checks and protocols are in place and adhered to effectively.

Main Duties

• Booking in/out Site visitors and vehicles
• Booking in cattle/sheep deliveries to site
• Monitoring fire and plant alarms, reacting accordingly in line with procedures
• Coordination of Site Evacuation Procedure
• Monitoring of Site CCTV systems
• Administration of site and department specific documentation
• Checking, reading and recording of chills, boilers and effluent plant data
• Undertake Site patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions
• Answering and diverting calls and queries promptly and politely
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Shift pattern is 7 days on day shift, 7 days off, 7 days on night shift, 7 days off.

Working hours are 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am (12h shifts).

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Experience working in a Security role in an Industrial Environment preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of animal welfare preferred
• SIA Licence preferable
• Flexible approach to working and committed to working night and day shifts and weekends, on a rotational basis
• Excellent customer service delivery
• Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of making sound business suggestions
• Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Fluent English, Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Relationship builder with influencing skills
• Strong IT skills (particularly MS Office)

• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.